Santa Maria
Travel Guide
Visit Santa Maria
Monchique Resort & Spa
Very friendly and helpful staff. Great breakfast choices. Hotel inside was lovely, needs a bit of renovation on the grounds around the hotel. For the price of stay we were more than happy and would stay again.
Reviewed on Nov 16, 2025
HS Milfontes Beach Hotel - Duna Parque Resorts & Hotels
Tasty breakfast and dinner buffets. Power outlets a scarcity in rooms. Overall, great location and pleasant experience. Would recommend, particularly to those walking Fisherman’s Trail.
Reviewed on Dec 23, 2025
Quinta do Canal
La estancia ha sido fantástica, el lugar es para desconectar y descansar, para disfrutar de la tranquilidad. Todo muy nuevo y muy limpio. Las habitaciones muy amplias y muy bien equipadas. La atención es muy cercana y son muy atentos.
Reviewed on Jan 4, 2026
Our Sunset Spot @ Zambujeira do Mar - Sea View
Great location and well represented on website.
Reviewed on May 14, 2025
Duna Parque Beach Club - Duna Parque Resorts & Hotels
Will return!
Reviewed on Dec 19, 2024
In Portugal, in the Algarve, Pretty Villa in Monchique, With Private Pool,
Perfect location, so peaceful and private but only five minutes drive to the supermarket! Beautiful, well equipped villa and an amazing pool and seating area.Cannot speak highly enough of this villa!
Reviewed on Oct 4, 2025
Popular places to visit
Cabo Sardao
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Cabo Sardao during your travels in Cavaleiro.
Praia do Carreiro das Fazendas
If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Praia do Carreiro das Fazendas might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Vila Nova de Milfontes. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.
Barragem de Santa Clara
You can learn about the history of Santa Clara-a-Velha with a stop at Barragem de Santa Clara. Wander the lakeside and parks while you're in the area.
Beach of Franquia
If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Beach of Franquia might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Vila Nova de Milfontes. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.
Church of Sao Luis
Church of Sao Luis is just one of the places to see in São Luís, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.
São Clemente Fort
São Clemente Fort is just one of the places to see in Vila Nova de Milfontes, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the beaches and riverfront in the area.
Things to do
Monchique & Aljezur: Mountain vs the Ocean (NEW)
- Odeceixe Beach
- Almograve Beach
- Praia do Carreiro das Fazendas
- Zambujeira do Mar Beach
- Barragem de Santa Clara
- Monchique Thermal Springs
- Furnas Beach
- Junta de Freguesia de Cercal Do Alentejo
- Ilha do Pessegueiro Beach
- Ilha do Pessegueiro Fort
- Foia Mountain
- Church of Sao Luis
- Adegas Beach
- Samouqueira Beach
- Picota Peak
- Alferce
- Nossa Senhora do Desterro Convent
- Vale dos Homens Beach
- Misericordia de Monchique Church
- Alteirinhos Beach
- Loja do Mel e do Medronho
- Igreja Matriz
- Cercal Touism Information Centre
- Carriagem Beach